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Hand Plane Restoration

Bringing an old hand plane back to life is simple to do, and will yield a top-notch tool.

Profile: Leo Litto

Leo Litto of Austin, TX is an award-winning maker of heirloom quality furniture. Here is Leo's story, in his own words:

Eastwood Ottoman Upholstery

After the woodworking is done, finish your project with upholstery to match.

THE OTHER STONEHENGES...

Stonehenge, arguably the most famous deliberately, yet mysteriously, placed arrangement of stones, has been a source of awe throughout recorded history.

SERAPHINITE

Seraphinite is a form of clinochlore, a member of the S chlorite group.

HALITE: PASS THE SALT

We've all said "pass the salt" at the dinner table.

Desert Animals

I've lived most of my life in the Arizona Desert, a wonderful place for a rock hound to enjoy his hobby.

HANDLE with CARE!

Radioactive Rocks and Minerals

DIGGING FOR DINOSAURS

Exploring Montana's Dinosaur Trail

ROCK & GEM BUSINESS PROFILE: DOWN TO EARTH OPALS

It's hard to think of opals without thinking of Australia.

CHOOSING THE RIGHT Crystal FOR YOUR Sun Sign

Although they come from the earth, many believe there is a connection between crystals and the stars.

DON'T GET Fooled While Gold PANNING

A Guide to Know What's What

Memento Mori

HERKIMER DIAMONDS & CRYSTAL HEAD VODKA

You Can Take It With You

Construct a support/ resupply kit that will keep you sharp and ready

GOLD AND RATE HIKES IN AN ERA OF MMT & CHAOS

"And it shall come to pass in those days that none shall be saved, Either by gold or by silver, And none be able to escape." — The Book of Enoch

MODERN COMMEMORATIVE HALF DOLLARS

SHOULD YOU BE BUYING THEM?

THE RISE OF SILVER'S INVESTMENT IMPORTANCE

A HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE FROM THE COLONIES TO TODAY

Is the Federal Reserve Planning to Create a Digital Currency?

Technology has changed everyone's life and none more so than American consumers. Digital photography, online shopping, in-app purchases, paperless transactions and contactless payments are commonplace.

American Silver Eagle Bullion COINS

A SECRET COLLECTING AND INVESTING TIPS BOOK EXCERPT

Caution! Hundreds of Websites Selling Counterfeit Gold and Silver Coins

Looking to buy gold and silver, "Oliver," an investor in Texas, responded to advertisements on Facebook from two companies that touted exceptionally low "introductory offer" prices for silver and gold bullion coins.

Bingham Collection Shatters Auction Records

Earlier this year the Great Collections Coin Auction of Greg Bingham's exceptional 144-coin, complete set of classic commemorative half dollars shattered many previously published price records and far exceeded price guide indications.

BLACK PANTHER Coins

The Black Panther movie was released in 2018 by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studio Motion Pictures. It was the 18th superhero film to be released in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and was a tremendous success.

The Sacagawea Golden Dollar: AN ENIGMA WRAPPED IN A HISTORY LESSON

Its namesake is as enigmatic as the coin itself. First issued in 2000, the Sacagawea Golden Dollar is an expedition into coin collecting that, like the westward journey of Captains Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, navigates an unlikely course of cultural touchstones from the Continental Divide to Cheerios cereal to jazz artist Harry Connick, Jr.

THE HISTORY, POPULARITY & APPEAL of COLORIZED COINS

The popularity of coins with color on them drives certain segments of rare coin markets and collectors. Morgan Dollars, type coins, and classic commemoratives are all distinct types of numismatic coins where beautiful and original colors bring strong premiums.

Exact Width Dado Jigs

Two simple router jigs to get perfectly sized dados and grooves, even for undersized plywood.

5 Must-Have Clamps For Your Shop

A well-equipped shop will have a variety of clamps for different situations. Here’s our favorites.

Kumiko Wall Shelf

This wall shelf is an elegant, simple way to showcase a special piece of woodworking —an Asa-no-ha Kumiko panel.

Carved Rim Bowl

A little bit of carving and gilding on the rim of this bowl transforms it from a nice piece to an extraordinary one.

Specialty Chisels For Your Shop

These five specialty chisels will be the perfect compliment to your bench chisels.

Scraps to Riches

Composting is the most direct way you can impact climate change, says Shawn Garcia, former director of the Lower East Side Composting Project and Democratic district leader in New York. Why? Doing so can reduce food waste, limit methane gas emissions, help grow plants, and even give back to the community. Benefits big and small abound, but getting started can be daunting. How to turn trash into a new kind of treasure, wherever you live…